Ghana to table UN resolution declaring slave trade a crime against humanity on March 25

The Ghanaian government is preparing for a historic confrontation on the international stage as it leads a coalition to redefine the legal legacy of the slave trade. On March 25, coinciding with the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, President Mahama will formally table a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly.

This move seeks to categorize the trafficking and enslavement of Africans not just as a historical tragedy but as the most significant crime against humanity in world history.

Working as the African Union Champion on Reparations, Ghana has secured the backing of the Caribbean Community and a broad range of international stakeholders. The initiative aims to force a formal recognition of the systemic brutality and scale of the trade, which proponents argue continues to fuel modern global inequalities.

The draft resolution is designed to be the first of its kind, creating a legal and moral framework that could fundamentally alter the conversation around reparatory justice and historical accountability.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserts that this resolution is a necessary step to address deep seated issues including global debt imbalances and climate vulnerabilities that trace back to the era of enslavement. By securing this designation, Ghana intends to bridge the development gaps that have persisted for centuries.

Ahead of the official session, delegates will gather at the African Burial Ground in New York for a wreath laying ceremony to honor the millions lost. Ghana is now calling on all member states to support the measure and finally align themselves with the right side of justice.